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Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met Friday, May 9.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Egyptian Region met May 8

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Egyptian Region met Tuesday, May 8.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met May 8

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met Thursday, May 8.

Illinois Department of Human Services Governor's Opioid Overdose Prevention and Recovery Steering Committee met May 5

Illinois Department of Human Services Governor's Opioid Overdose Prevention and Recovery Steering Committee met Monday, May 5.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Child Welfare Advisory Committee met May 7

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Child Welfare Advisory Committee met Wednesday, May 7.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Board met May 8

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Board met Thursday, May 8.

FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Illinois during Q1

By Prairie State Wire | May 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Biologics companies from Illinois in the first quarter of 2025.

Angeline "Angie" Coyle, 68, of Tinley Park, Passes Away

Angeline "Angie" Coyle passed away on May 7. Below is the obituary.

Joseph Riley Kammer, 21, Mourned in Orland Park

Joseph Riley Kammer passed away on May 7. Below is the obituary.

Kenneth D. "Ken" Robertson, 80, Passes Away

Kenneth "Ken" D. Robertson passed away on May 7. Below is the obituary.

Richard D. “Dick” Williams, 86, of Bourbonnais, Passes Away

Richard "Dick" D Williams passed away on May 7. Below is the obituary.

ISBE outlines agenda for upcoming Springfield business meeting

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has released the agenda for its upcoming regular business meeting scheduled for May 14 in Springfield.

Illinois Product Farmers Market returns May 15 with local goods

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the commencement of the 18th season of the Illinois Product Farmers Market.

Ann Marie Alnimri (Recendez), 69, of Orland Park, Illinois, Dies

Ann Marie Alnimri passed away on May 6. Below is the obituary.

Laura Acres, 53, Remembered in Orland Park

Laura Acres passed away on May 6. Below is the obituary.

Robert Earl "Bob" Wiersema, 58, of Cissna Park, Passes Away

Robert "Bob" Earl Wiersema passed away on May 6. Below is the obituary.

Illinois State Board of Education, Consolidated Committee of Practitioners met May 7

By Philip Gonzales | May 8, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education, Consolidated Committee of Practitioners met Wednesday, May 7

Illinois recovers $483K for unpaid public construction workers